We need to tell our stories about death | Hannah Jardine Youell | TEDxGosport
Life begins and ends with connection. Hannah Jardine Youell explores how embracing our shared experiences of birth, death, and belonging can transform not just our wellbeing, but our communities themselves. Hannah Jardine Youell is a mental health trainer and hypnotherapist with over 15 years’ experience in community wellbeing, education, and mental health.
Her career spans education, mental health provision, and professional training — always with a focus on compassion, inclusion, and creating spaces where people feel they belong.
Personally and professionally, Hannah is especially passionate about exploring the profound human experiences of birth, death, and belonging — helping people reflect and reconnect with themselves and each other.
Her talk at this year’s event will explore the stories we hold about the bookends of life - birth and death - and how sharing our stories can help us to find deep healing and connection
Hannah believes that when we build communities of care and courage, we don’t just feel better — we begin to change the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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